It took bravery to write this song. He did something that too few people do. He opened his eyes and looked at the pain going on in the world around him. He didn't hide from it, he didn't pretend it doesn't exist, or pretend it's someone else's problem. Instead he stood up, cried out and said that this situation was wrong.
Yeah, I don't get the idea that you are 'anti American' if you want to examine some of the crap we've done in our history. The only way a person or nation can improve it to look back at mistakes and try to correct. A lot of the refugee problem we have w/ people from the so called Northern Triangle grew out of those conflicts we supported in the 80's.
Bro chill. I love this song but it's got this real tough guy "totally wouldn't be me" energy. This guy would be scared to even be near a rocket launcher
What a great song of a great guy... It was in the summer of 1989 when I went with a few friends to an open-air concert of Bruce Cockburn in the city "Karl-Marx-Stadt" (GDR). (Today this city is called Chemnitz again...:-) Live concerts with musicians from Western countries were still a minor sensation in the GDR back then. It was a great concert - even though it rained the whole time. After the concert we walked along the barrier fence because one of us had the crazy idea of breaking into the backstage area to see the musicians up close. It's hard to believe, but there was actually a loophole that we crawled through and quickly we were at the large container that Bruce Cockburn was about to go into. The "FDJ" stewards - a kind of security guards back then - had of course noticed us and wanted to intercept us, but too late, Bruce had discovered us (and protected us) and invited us into the container where his musicians were already. We were offered hot tea and Coca Cola, sat down with them and talked for a while, maybe 15 or 20 minutes (for us it was an eternity) - so we talked (with our limited English) about the political situation in the GDR and of course also about music. We were totally over the moon - we were backstage with our star and were able to talk to him, get autographs written on the tickets and posters - it was unbelievable that this was possible!!! When I listen to his music today, I always remember this experience with a smile...😀
I love your comment - I have albums & cassettes of for Gordon, Joni and Neil, a cassette and CD for Leonard, but nothing for Bruce - how or why I've forgotten to get a CD for Bruce Cockburn I don't know - perhaps because he was not quite as well known - but he is a giant. Speaking of Canucks, I grew up RIGHT ON the border with Rainy River, ON on one side of the river and my town, Baudette, MN on the other - we only had CBC in the 60's - no American channels. Nolton Nash, Pierre Burton & Gordon Sinclair on Front Page Challenge, and then Hockey Night in Canada [ which is why I am pulling for the Canadians to upset the Golden Knights ( June 16, 2021) ]
I FUCKIN LOVE THIS MAN. FRED NOBLE. NOBLEFENCE. BRAINTREE MASSACHUSETTS. ROCK ON YOU CRAZY TALENTED. GOD. YOU ARE THE FUCKIN BALLS. 🌙 NIGHTFENCER. INCREDIBLE
This song embodies everything I feel about the current political situation in the United States, trump, Ukraine, Russia…the anger, outrage and helplessness. On the lighter side, just freakin brilliant guitar work. Thank you Bruce.
Trump? No wars, no inflation, no explosion of violent outbreaks. Now with Obiden you have mayhem and the miasma of corruption. Try to keep up. Old liberal ideology is the virus that is killing the world. Get your head right.
He released his anger. In a musical fashion. Nice To See Someone Exercising There Rights As A Fellow Human Being .Without Being Arrested. Blessed Are The Free To Express There Emotions Without Being Condemned By The Power Of Corruption That Surrounds us All In This World Today I Liked It.
People that hold high place must be accountable and people like Bruce and the rest of us must stand up it's your childrens childrens children will pay for all this corruption etc etc .
Eddie Van Halen was asked one time "How does it feel to be the world's best guitarist?" He replied, "I don't know ... ask Bruce Cockburn." I have always loved this song.
A friend of mine told me that, at the Rio Lacantun (border between Mexico and Guatemala), people trying to swim or wade across the river where shot at from helicopters. So people were stuck on the Guatemalan side where they had fled to escape the massacres, and there by the river some of them "fell down from starvation", or were orphaned. (The original video shows little kids sitting aimlessly by the side of a river).
I have a sea foam green Charvelle Surfcaster… I will again journey to my basement and play with Bruce this powerful music. Bruce has been an inspiration for my life. Accolades!
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Even after he blast that killer lead break you can see the emotion in his face he’s still angry about what happened in South America in the 80s! Brilliant guitarist saw him at John Hopkins University in 90!
@@alilacherruse Overstating the matter!!! It's worse in Guatemala now than ever before!!! We just don't hear about it through all the other noise, I mean news!!! Bruce certainly didn't overstate the grave situation in Central America then or now!!! The convoy is proof of how bad it is there right now!!! These people know they aren't welcome anywhere but what choice do they have??? This is what you don't hear on msm!!! 🇬🇹
He FANTASTIC. SCINCERE. ACTUUYALLY SOUNDS LIKE HE GIVES A FUCK. WATC THE SAME SONG. WITH THE VIETNAM REAL FOOTAGE. HELLICOPTERS IN THE BACKGROUND. IT WILL SCARE YOU AND BLOW YOURMIND. TRUE SHIT. LOVE THIS FUCKIN GUY. FROM THE NIGHT FENCER
He’s effectively banned in the US along with Jackson Browne being told he’d never be played again in US after his Lives In The Balance album (he acquiesced to going back to silly love songs).... supporting people’s movements in the World? ....uh uh - ask Outlandish what the price of supporting Palestinian cause was in airplay
The man can jam on the guitar and sing well with good lyrics at the same time. He has some interesting and unique music that sets him apart of the mainstream.
@@Billbobaker he is responding to politically sanctioned systematic murder. if you call that 'preaching politics', okay. the man is humble, a true Christian in the best sense of the word. I have known of his music and work for almost 40 years. He's the real deal.
My BFF sent me this link, and said this is your song. He was a gay black man & the best man at my wedding. My wife and I both loved him, may he rest in peace. I watch this video often, and it brings tears to my eyes.
So grateful for people like this. Not only talented but a thinking feeling artist who needs to get out the truth the only way they know. With that in mind, RIP George Carlin, we miss you old man!
notice the musicians eyes. all closed. tightly. "into the music". truly something to behold. they're playing for a higher being. in the zone so to speak
You,sir, are one of my favourite musicians of all time and a Canadian icon! What great lyrics and music in this song!! One of many in your library of great songs! Thanks!
I remember being puzzled by this song when it came out; then I heard an interview with Bruce Cockburn about it and he said, When you hear about someone doing something heinous to other people, there's this visceral, child-like instinct to want to hit back, to get revenge. But we have to acknowledge that very human reaction to atrocities, then move on and let it motivate us to more constructive actions that help to solve the problem.
Better now than later...I hope you get to see him perform live one day...do everything you can to go, because it will be one of the best shows you will ever see!
Wow. Saw him on some TV concert for the first time last night, went looking for him today. I *had* to find this song. Dear Bruce: This song is perfect.
Where was he? He's Canadian, that's the story. He was here and has been going for forty years, and has more than a dozen albums out. Truly one of our great guitarists, songwriters and a force for social justic. Very privileged to have played with him, way back in the seventies. What a great soul!
I remember hearing this song when I was much younger and kinda dismissed it as a joke- now I understand it much better and appreciate it on a deeper level and it's a great song in it's own right
It's as great a protest song as has ever been written...yet with an ironic, sardonic sense that almost makes us laugh at our individual demons...it gets to the truth with a beauty that few others could claim.
babbar nums You have a way with words Bab!! Actually there are a lot of things I "dismissed" when I was a young lad that I have now come to appreciate.
Its about the Guatemalan civil war that lasted some 36 years, helicopters from the Guatemalan military airfield in Retahuleau would fly into southern Mexico and light up the refugee camps along the border. Over 200 000 perished, most of them being mayan peasants.
Merci pour tout le bonheur que vous m'avez apporté Monsieur Cockburn. Sans vos formidables mélodies, ma vie aurait été plus fade. Cela fait 40 années que je vous écoute jamais sans me lasser. Merci. Mes disques pour l'île déserte? Tous les albums de BRUCE bien sûr.
HEY BRUCE WE"RE STILL LISTENING, GREAT SONG STILL ECHOING THROUGH THE AGES. THE SMALL PEOPLE ARE GROANING AND THE SMALL PEOPLE ARE STILL RESPONDING THROUGH JESUS, AND BEYOND. WE ARE IN THE LAST DAYS, KEEP UP THE FIGHT FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS. KEEP WALKING THROUGH HIS FAITH. AMEN.
Lyrics are great, but it's the incredible instrumental performances that make this a favorite version of mine. Makes me wish I could play guitar or at least drums.
You know, I've tried to learn multiple instruments, but failed.. Then I discovered the ukulele and now I'm in a band, am learning to sing, and am having a blast. The ukulele was magic for me. Try it., you never know.
Really nice guitar work, Bruce has a good tone, pretty tight sound too. I remember this song from the mid-80s and loved it then and this is an even better version.
Wow, I've never heard your music. I was listening to a Midland song & someone commented it sounds like "Wondering Where the Lions Are." I am so glad I decided to check it out...you amazing... absolutely amazing..
I'm in the US...in the Va country. ( Just moved back here from being in Cali for 25 years & it is a bit of a shock to the system). Are you in Canada? I think I read that is where you from?
I loved this song the first time I heard it and I love this song still - very powerful imagery in his words that is, sadly, still true today and maybe even more so than when it was written - my prayers are for peace, love and truth - may the world know them someday instead of war, hate and lies...
It is courageous of Bruce to sing about his outrage at the crimes that continue to be committed against our fellow human beings. Elie Wiesel:"Remeber: silence helps the killer, never his victims."
Excellent and informed response from TheHandOfFear--I couldn't have said it better. Cockburn does indeed know exactly what he's singing about, and he continues to place himself in places that challenge him and challenge us. And the bottom line, in this context, anyway--he's a brilliant musician.
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Saw Bruce open with Joni Mitchell at Mariposa Folk festival.He was a new comer then and how he has matured as a musican and messenger just astounds me.A true Canadian treasure.
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I forgot how phenomenal Bruce is a guitarist.
He can definitely go head to head with Mark Knopfler.
Amazing
Question is why hasn’t he & Knopfler gotten together?
Very relevant in the times we live in today . Bless you Bruce
It took bravery to write this song. He did something that too few people do. He opened his eyes and looked at the pain going on in the world around him. He didn't hide from it, he didn't pretend it doesn't exist, or pretend it's someone else's problem. Instead he stood up, cried out and said that this situation was wrong.
And was thoroughly shunned for it.
Yeah, I don't get the idea that you are 'anti American' if you want to examine some of the crap we've done in our history. The only way a person or nation can improve it to look back at mistakes and try to correct. A lot of the refugee problem we have w/ people from the so called Northern Triangle grew out of those conflicts we supported in the 80's.
People picking up rocket launchers to “retaliate” for the injustice they witness keeps the whole thing going.
Bro chill. I love this song but it's got this real tough guy "totally wouldn't be me" energy. This guy would be scared to even be near a rocket launcher
Sometimes you have to fight off the wolves.
What a great song of a great guy... It was in the summer of 1989 when I went with a few friends to an open-air concert of Bruce Cockburn in the city "Karl-Marx-Stadt" (GDR). (Today this city is called Chemnitz again...:-) Live concerts with musicians from Western countries were still a minor sensation in the GDR back then. It was a great concert - even though it rained the whole time. After the concert we walked along the barrier fence because one of us had the crazy idea of breaking into the backstage area to see the musicians up close. It's hard to believe, but there was actually a loophole that we crawled through and quickly we were at the large container that Bruce Cockburn was about to go into. The "FDJ" stewards - a kind of security guards back then - had of course noticed us and wanted to intercept us, but too late, Bruce had discovered us (and protected us) and invited us into the container where his musicians were already. We were offered hot tea and Coca Cola, sat down with them and talked for a while, maybe 15 or 20 minutes (for us it was an eternity) - so we talked (with our limited English) about the political situation in the GDR and of course also about music. We were totally over the moon - we were backstage with our star and were able to talk to him, get autographs written on the tickets and posters - it was unbelievable that this was possible!!!
When I listen to his music today, I always remember this experience with a smile...😀
The voice the establishment chose to ignore. A great guitarist and and greater poet.
When we Canucks decide to carve a chunck of the Canadian Shield for Mount Lightfoot, Mitchell, Young & Cohen, let's leave room for this giant!
and Stompin' Tom
I love your comment - I have albums & cassettes of for Gordon, Joni and Neil, a cassette and CD for Leonard, but nothing for Bruce - how or why I've forgotten to get a CD for Bruce Cockburn I don't know - perhaps because he was not quite as well known - but he is a giant. Speaking of Canucks, I grew up RIGHT ON the border with Rainy River, ON on one side of the river and my town, Baudette, MN on the other - we only had CBC in the 60's - no American channels. Nolton Nash, Pierre Burton & Gordon Sinclair on Front Page Challenge, and then Hockey Night in Canada [ which is why I am pulling for the Canadians to upset the Golden Knights ( June 16, 2021) ]
Bruce is an amazing man .
LISTEN TO THIS MAN. HE SPEA K S. THE TRUTH. FUCK. WAKE UP.
I FUCKIN LOVE THIS MAN. FRED NOBLE. NOBLEFENCE. BRAINTREE MASSACHUSETTS. ROCK ON YOU CRAZY TALENTED. GOD. YOU ARE THE FUCKIN BALLS. 🌙 NIGHTFENCER. INCREDIBLE
Man, this song deserves a revival right now.
How is it going? Seems to me to be very much revived, but not in a good way.
I agree - trying to do my part.
yes, it sure does. I posted it on my Facebook page for that very reason.
why yes, yes it does...
You don't know how right you were
This song embodies everything I feel about the current political situation in the United States, trump, Ukraine, Russia…the anger, outrage and helplessness. On the lighter side, just freakin brilliant guitar work. Thank you Bruce.
a year later and this song once again becomes the soundtrack ot the daily news.
Amen to this@@dikbozo
Trump? No wars, no inflation, no explosion of violent outbreaks. Now with Obiden you have mayhem and the miasma of corruption. Try to keep up. Old liberal ideology is the virus that is killing the world. Get your head right.
with you on that and it felt that way when we first heard it. Horrible it is still so appropriate
@@dianwilson4840 once again everything old is new again, in a bad way.
One of the best songs written…gave me pride, when I thought Canadians were all cowards. Thanks Bruce.
He released his anger. In a musical fashion. Nice To See Someone Exercising There Rights As A Fellow Human Being .Without Being Arrested. Blessed Are The Free To Express There Emotions Without Being Condemned By The Power Of Corruption That Surrounds us All In This World Today I Liked It.
Thanks for your honest and sincere love towards my work,we have you to be most thankful for . 💓🙏🙏
Thank you Canada for giving us Bruce.
tgear77 that strikes me a weird thing to say. Thanking Canada for a person? I guess that makes sense in our mixed up post modern world.
@@sheldonberg125 We like our cultured and very civilized northern neighbor. So we give them all thanks when one of their citizens plays music for us.
BEST. MMM USIC I EVER HEARD. HOKY FUCK. THIS I D GOD. TAL NO ING TO YOU. THROUGH MUSIC. LISTEN HARD. DEMACRATS. SUCK. LIARS. HYPOCRYTS. ETC. FUCK
and bto and the beachcombers and joni and lenny .... and the rest of 'em
Certainly a force to be reckoned with. One badass guitarist with a voice worth listening to. WAKE UP PEOPLE!
People that hold high place must be accountable and people like Bruce and the rest of us must stand up it's your childrens childrens children will pay for all this corruption etc etc .
Awesome!! First listen to Cockburn..I'm hooked. Leave it to those great Canadians!!
Water rises to my eyes every time I hear this
Me too
Love you Bruce 😊
Eddie Van Halen was asked one time "How does it feel to be the world's best guitarist?" He replied, "I don't know ... ask Bruce Cockburn." I have always loved this song.
Skip Luke,I remember that!Bruce knew my 'old dog Rick,never asked how he got there,though!great time's!
He said Steve Lukather but...
@@jeffreydutchholler he didnt say any of those names. he didnt say it at all. its a fake quote attributed to a million different people lol
@monroeward or billy gibbons or . . . it's made up
I love Eddie ,but have to agree with him.Bruce is iconic there!
A friend of mine told me that, at the Rio Lacantun (border between Mexico and Guatemala), people trying to swim or wade across the river where shot at from helicopters. So people were stuck on the Guatemalan side where they had fled to escape the massacres, and there by the river some of them "fell down from starvation", or were orphaned. (The original video shows little kids sitting aimlessly by the side of a river).
I have a sea foam green Charvelle Surfcaster… I will again journey to my basement and play with Bruce this powerful music. Bruce has been an inspiration for my life. Accolades!
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As a footnote, the general he was singing about was recently sentenced for genocide in Guatemala
finally
Where did that general get the helicopters from and the training ? I know do you ?
@@James-hm9onC.I.A. is a safe guess
What a phenomenal sound Bruce and his guitar make...the drummer and bassist sound great backing him up. The solo at 5:00 blows the mind
Thanks for posting. Stunning song by the best guitarist. Can't believe eleven people disliked this.
Not sure how Canadians say it but Bruce fans in America say Fuck em !!!
Even after he blast that killer lead break you can see the emotion in his face he’s still angry about what happened in South America in the 80s! Brilliant guitarist saw him at John Hopkins University in 90!
I listen to a version of this powerful song every time I 'feel the rage' at what's going on in the world. Very helpful for stress management.
Thanks for your honest and sincere love towards my work,we have you to be most thankful for . 💓
If I had one, "some sonofabitch would die"
The unfathomable news coming out of Ukraine and memories as a Cold War vet bring me here tonight. 🇺🇦
So love you Bruce!!
Bruce makes his guitar come alive ! The best ever .
A person with the intelligence to see through secrets and bring light to a paralyzed world.
I love this song that brings tears to my eyes. Bruce Cockburn is an incredible artist
THIS is why he is known as one of the greatest guitar players ever.
and lyricist
Lol who?
@@goggleboy2464 while it's a fine song & a great performance I think we agree: he's truly overstating the matter. There are worse offenses.
😆👍😉
@@alilacherruse Overstating the matter!!! It's worse in Guatemala now than ever before!!! We just don't hear about it through all the other noise, I mean news!!! Bruce certainly didn't overstate the grave situation in Central America then or now!!! The convoy is proof of how bad it is there right now!!! These people know they aren't welcome anywhere but what choice do they have??? This is what you don't hear on msm!!! 🇬🇹
@@TomTom-xp2jb i was referring to moonlitme 's assessment of Bruce as one of the greatest guitarists ever. Nothing more, nothing less.
America loves Bruce Cockburn
He FANTASTIC. SCINCERE. ACTUUYALLY SOUNDS LIKE HE GIVES A FUCK. WATC THE SAME SONG. WITH THE VIETNAM REAL FOOTAGE. HELLICOPTERS IN THE BACKGROUND. IT WILL SCARE YOU AND BLOW YOURMIND. TRUE SHIT. LOVE THIS FUCKIN GUY. FROM THE NIGHT FENCER
Pretty safe to say America has no idea who he is. lol
He’s effectively banned in the US along with Jackson Browne being told he’d never be played again in US after his Lives In The Balance album (he acquiesced to going back to silly love songs).... supporting people’s movements in the World? ....uh uh - ask Outlandish what the price of supporting Palestinian cause was in airplay
❤BRUCE❤
The man can jam on the guitar and sing well with good lyrics at the same time. He has some interesting and unique music that sets him apart of the mainstream.
A most underrated artiste.
@@Billbobaker Umm, which democracy would that be?
@@Billbobaker he is responding to politically sanctioned systematic murder. if you call that 'preaching politics', okay. the man is humble, a true Christian in the best sense of the word. I have known of his music and work for almost 40 years. He's the real deal.
@@moonlitme I deleted my original posting for a better explanation of my thoughts about his concerts..
@@moonlitme 100% agree
He deserves to be underrated.
Musical genius.................awesome......
If I had to leave a meaningful song to another generation, this would be the one.
My BFF sent me this link, and said this is your song. He was a gay black man & the best man at my wedding. My wife and I both loved him, may he rest in peace. I watch this video often, and it brings tears to my eyes.
Just heard of this guy about a week ago (and I'm 35 yrs old). Blown away. What a talent.
So grateful for people like this. Not only talented but a thinking feeling artist who needs to get out the truth the only way they know. With that in mind, RIP George Carlin, we miss you old man!
Incredible musicianship. What a gem.
notice the musicians eyes. all closed. tightly. "into the music". truly something to behold. they're playing for a higher being. in the zone so to speak
Still great Today as it was Yesterday!
You,sir, are one of my favourite musicians of all time and a Canadian icon! What great lyrics and music in this song!! One of many in your library of great songs! Thanks!
I remember being puzzled by this song when it came out; then I heard an interview with Bruce Cockburn about it and he said, When you hear about someone doing something heinous to other people, there's this visceral, child-like instinct to want to hit back, to get revenge. But we have to acknowledge that very human reaction to atrocities, then move on and let it motivate us to more constructive actions that help to solve the problem.
One of the best songs ever......
I've heard various versions. This one nails me in the heart. Love his expansive musical flights...
I love your choice of words, " musical flights". As someone mentioned his eyes being closed, envisioning his song as he plays. Not just words.
Austin city limit same song
I'm 18 years old but I really like this guy so much he make great music
Now your 24
I saw him play once in Richmond Virginia. He is one of the best talents and forces for social justice I know.
I've always liked the song, but I must say after watching this, I'm impressed with Bruce as a guitarist.
He is the fuckin fuckin balls
Its missing slide
@@slowhand8301 missing nothing. beyond perfection.
LOOK at Austin city limit same song but only 2 guitares
most #underratedguitarist EVER!
Underrated guitarist, singer and songwriter There's only one Bruce.
Better now than later...I hope you get to see him perform live one day...do everything you can to go, because it will be one of the best shows you will ever see!
Still as timely as when he recorded it. Nothing's changed. Bruce has saved my life many times. STEALING FIRE is must-have.
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A power trio is the most demanding unit for a guitarist. Bruce not only meets the challenge; he transends it.
great piece spoken with true humility and grace - i remember this being banned from us radio in a so called free country - still stings my heart today
Wow. Saw him on some TV concert for the first time last night, went looking for him today. I *had* to find this song.
Dear Bruce: This song is perfect.
Only place I heard it was the radio. Where did they ban it?
I don't even watch the news that much anymore because when I do..well, that's when I think to myself, if I only had a rocket launcher...
The drummer is outstanding. Reminds me of Omar Hakim or maybe Steward Copeland. So clean and methodical but exciting at the same time.
"Canada's Best-Kept Secret"! A pure virtuoso
Where was he? He's Canadian, that's the story. He was here and has been going for forty years, and has more than a dozen albums out. Truly one of our great guitarists, songwriters and a force for social justic. Very privileged to have played with him, way back in the seventies. What a great soul!
Gotta love those Canadians!
A great live version of a great song.
I remember hearing this song when I was much younger and kinda dismissed it as a joke- now I understand it much better and appreciate it on a deeper level and it's a great song in it's own right
It's as great a protest song as has ever been written...yet with an ironic, sardonic sense that almost makes us laugh at our individual demons...it gets to the truth with a beauty that few others could claim.
babbar nums You have a way with words Bab!! Actually there are a lot of things I "dismissed" when I was a young lad that I have now come to appreciate.
Thank you,
todd Victorsons!
Its about the Guatemalan civil war that lasted some 36 years, helicopters from the Guatemalan military airfield in Retahuleau would fly into southern Mexico and light up the refugee camps along the border. Over 200 000 perished, most of them being mayan peasants.
Merci pour tout le bonheur que vous m'avez apporté Monsieur Cockburn. Sans vos formidables mélodies, ma vie aurait été plus fade. Cela fait 40 années que je vous écoute jamais sans me lasser. Merci. Mes disques pour l'île déserte? Tous les albums de BRUCE bien sûr.
This is better than the studio version, which is one mark of a great musician. Bodacious.
I was thinking the same thing. It's rare for that to happen.
HEY BRUCE WE"RE STILL LISTENING, GREAT SONG STILL ECHOING THROUGH THE AGES. THE SMALL PEOPLE ARE GROANING AND THE SMALL PEOPLE ARE STILL RESPONDING THROUGH JESUS, AND BEYOND. WE ARE IN THE LAST DAYS, KEEP UP THE FIGHT FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS. KEEP WALKING THROUGH HIS FAITH. AMEN.
No one writes a better song, no one sings better lyrics, no one plays guitar like Mr. Cockburn!
a Canadian treasure..saw him recently in DC (and saw him as early as 70)..great as always
Those harmonics he plucks perfectly... mercy.
Same as it ever was ... Central America, South America, Asia, Middle East, Ukraine and the beat goes on ... you'd think we'd learn, but noooooo ...
Lyrics are great, but it's the incredible instrumental performances that make this a favorite version of mine. Makes me wish I could play guitar or at least drums.
Marianna Tubman here's the crazy part if you buy a guitar and practice you too can play music
You know, I've tried to learn multiple instruments, but failed.. Then I discovered the ukulele and now I'm in a band, am learning to sing, and am having a blast. The ukulele was magic for me. Try it., you never know.
@@TFoneFiddy I am making a little progress on ukulele and banjo.Don't think guitar is for me.
the lyrics are liberal one world gibberish. i'm here for the music.
Loved this song when it first came out, loved it when I saw him live 20 years ago and this version is AWESOME!!! Truly a fantastic singer/songwriter
Saw him in a small club in Milwaukee about one block from my apt. probably 28 or 29 years ago. He was fantastic.
I love his work. Rocket Launcher is a beat in my heart, a spark in my soul - I would too.
Same here. "How may kids they've murdered, only God can say." Pick a country.
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Really nice guitar work, Bruce has a good tone, pretty tight sound too. I remember this song from the mid-80s and loved it then and this is an even better version.
love this song,, it's exactly how I feel today... thank you
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Wow, I've never heard your music. I was listening to a Midland song & someone commented it sounds like "Wondering Where the Lions Are." I am so glad I decided to check it out...you amazing... absolutely amazing..
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I'm in the US...in the Va country. ( Just moved back here from being in Cali for 25 years & it is a bit of a shock to the system). Are you in Canada? I think I read that is where you from?
Great Song. Great playing. Love this.
Excellent protest song ....
One of the greatest anti-war tunes of all time. Thanks for posting!!!
Bruce Cockburn is awesome
I have always loved this song so much.
The way Bruce plays, 90% of the time you only see his thumb moving. But man o man those other 3 are going crazy. And his fretwork is peerless.
Amazing guitarwork indeed! The solo at 5:00 blows my mind. Lyrics, emotion, musicality, all excellent. I want to see him live~~~
Agreed the solo is incredible
Wonderful song, talented players all, including the amazing Steve Lucas on bass!!
Amazing song from Bruce Cockburn.
Great solo......I must have watched this a dozen times.......awesome!
+Lisa Mustard new world..real world
no shit.
❤m on my 5th rewind to hear solo rt now❤
un talent exceptionnel. merci pour la video.
Amazing performance. He's an incredible guitarist
The angst of the third world captured in one song.
+Jeffrey C. McAndrew - very much, but now, they all have the launchers and it's not where you want to have to be
And of US imperialism.
Jeffery C. McAndrew:so true
I loved this song the first time I heard it and I love this song still - very powerful imagery in his words that is, sadly, still true today and maybe even more so than when it was written - my prayers are for peace, love and truth - may the world know them someday instead of war, hate and lies...
What an amazing show this must have been! He is unreal. Next chance I get to see him I'm there! Thank's for these videos!
It is courageous of Bruce to sing about his outrage at the crimes that continue to be committed against our fellow human beings. Elie Wiesel:"Remeber: silence helps the killer, never his victims."
Excellent and informed response from TheHandOfFear--I couldn't have said it better. Cockburn does indeed know exactly what he's singing about, and he continues to place himself in places that challenge him and challenge us. And the bottom line, in this context, anyway--he's a brilliant musician.
The orange shirt.. Kinda like Alex wearing a Kimono.. I saw Bruce live 1nce. I feel ..almost honored.
lucky
The most underrated guitarist of is time.
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Wow! Bruce is actually replying to some of these comments
That's f--king awesome. Been thinking about this clip for the past few days. Glad I came on.
I meant Mr. Cockburn.
Thanks for sharing this! Love Bruce Cockburn!
Man , love this guy ! Great guitar !!!
As I watch there are 15 thumbs down on this video. There is the proof that mankind still needs to evolve.
such a gem of a performance i come back every few months
Gives me chills every time. Thx, Dr just the right Rx.
I'm crowdfunding to buy this gentleman a rocket launcher. How much do they cost? And can you get Air Miles?
I've got a fin.
He was given one.
Norm Barnett a uuiios
Norm Barnett bruce Cockburn is a talented musician. Why does he despise the USA so much? That's not rhetorical. Really. Why? I don't understand.
Donia Pearson. Listen to the song again and ask yourself who paid for those helicopters.
This song is just as relevant today. One of my all time favorite guitarist.
Saw Bruce open with Joni Mitchell at Mariposa Folk festival.He was a new comer then and how he has matured as a musican and messenger just astounds me.A true Canadian treasure.
just brilliant!